We had friends over for dinner twice this past week. Time spent together over a good meal is the ideal recipe for really good times. Lately I’ve been accepting offers of, “is there anything I may contribute?” So when one… Read more
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gathering of people who do life together
Making human connections. That definitely does not translate to checking “likes” or sharing memes on social media. Human connection happens usually in person, but it can occur in a phone call if distance is an issue. Conversation in the old-fashioned… Read more
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A table full of friends
It’s a wonderful time when you sit down around the table for dinner and discuss life. No matter where you are, it gives the semblance of normalcy to my crazy world. — Melina Kanakaredes Do you entertain? I mean, invite… Read more
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Making time for friends
Flowers supple and languid as ballerinas posed in a pretty vase. China, tea cups, napkins, and personalized note cards shone like presents at each place setting. Soon the ladies would arrive, each wearing their tea-party best and bearing thoughtful hostess… Read more
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Simply … sun-warmed
Today was one of those really fine days. I fussed, I cooked, I cleaned, I picked fresh flowers, then I showered to get ready for company. They arrived, we hugged, chatter was animated, we ate yummy things, drank the iced… Read more